Carpets in our house

It will not be possible to make a homely atmosphere warm and cozy only by luxuriously decorating its walls and filling it with expensive furniture. This certainly requires accessories, and not just any, but soulful ones. In order not to rack your brains for a long time and not look for exotic solutions, try using such a design move as choosing a carpet for this role.

Filling the interiors of rooms with things, we almost always try to solve some problems. So carpets were originally used to preserve the intimacy of the home and heat in it, but today they have another important mission in the interior - they have become its decoration. Although the aesthetic side of the issue is now coming to the fore, however, we have not become less appreciative of these products for their ability to absorb sounds and reduce the cost of maintaining physical heat in the room.

What are modern carpets made from?

In modern carpet business, both natural and synthetic materials are equally actively used. The former may be of animal or vegetable origin. Materials of animal origin include:

• wool;
• silk.

Vegetable threads receive:

• from jute;
• cotton
• flax.

Quite popular are carpets made from synthetic yarns, such as:

• nylon;
• polyacrylic;
• polypropylene;
• polyamide;
• polyester.

At a low cost, such carpets are characterized by high strength and durability.

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wool carpet

If you are ready to take such a step as choosing a natural wool carpet for your home, you should know that the product can be made from the valuable wool of the highland sheep of Kashmir and Tibet, merino or ordinary sheep, which will certainly affect the cost. A wool carpet is always cozy, incredibly warm, with a thick elastic pile. It can serve you, with proper care, for more than half a century, even though it has a whole list of operational shortcomings. Wool pile perfectly absorbs liquid, so stains and dirt that appear on it are difficult to remove. A carpet of this quality will "love" a moth. In damp areas, carpet can be affected by mold. Wool carpet also generates unsafe static electricity.

Modern manufacturers try to deal with these problems as much as possible and treat the carpets they make with antistatic, dirt-repellent and insecticidal compounds.

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Silk carpet

This type of carpet, due to its high cost, belongs to luxury items. They are so durable and valuable that they can, like a relic, be inherited. Their appearance never loses its chic shine, thanks to the smooth shiny fibers used in its production.

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Viscose carpet

For most of us, silk products are simply not available, but we may well think about such a question as choosing a viscose carpet. Its threads, made from cellulose, are also considered conditionally natural. The material is incredibly similar to real silk. The surface of viscose carpets seems simply velvet. The only drawback of the products is their fragility. The same problem is typical for cotton carpets. Due to the fragility of the material, they are quickly wiped, but these nuances are more than offset by an acceptable cost.

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Synthetic carpets

Artificial fibers helped carpet makers cope with the task of making carpets brighter, more practical and cheaper. Today, retail offers both combined products, where only a percentage of synthetics is added to wool, and completely artificial carpets. Before the consumer there was a natural question; But how to choose a carpet with the characteristics you need? To do this, it is worth knowing the features of each of the synthetic materials. Here we will get to know them now.

Polypropylene

Its analogues are ixelan and decolan, so if you see these names on the label, you can be sure of the quality. The best products made from it do not allow the pile to wrinkle, as it has a high density. The smooth fibers of polypropylene repel moisture, which means that stains from wine, juice or other liquid dirt simply will not appear on such carpets. With good care, this inexpensive material will last about 7 years and the carpet will not lose its colorfulness over the entire period of use.

Nylon

It can also be called polyamide. This carpet is easy to care for and, of course, durable. The only thing not to do is hang it in the sun. Direct rays will destroy the drawing in just a couple of years. How to choose nylon carpet? Exclusively based on your taste. Any of these products will serve for a long time and are endowed with a high class of fire resistance. This explains why nylon carpets are not much cheaper than wool carpets.

Polyester

A material similar to nylon, however, somewhat cheaper than it. The thread may have a matte sheen or shine with gloss. Polyester carpets are popular with designers because they look great in a frieze cut.

Acrylic

The material is loved for its tactile properties and excellent thermal conductivity, which is the same as that of wool. How and what to choose a carpet, you decide for yourself, but in favor of an acrylic carpet, its hypoallergenicity will have its say. However, this “barrel of honey” is spoiled by two “fly in the ointment” at once. The product will not last long. In addition, its pile, literally in the very first months of operation, will be covered with spools, which will greatly complicate cleaning.

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How to choose a carpet by pile

Velor or upright pile

It forms a delicate, incredibly smooth and velvety surface. It becomes so thanks to a short-haired or medium-cut pile. Contaminants, due to the density of the packing, remain on the surface and are easily removed. A carpet with a similar pile can appear in any room, including a nursery.

Saxony

Since twisted yarn goes to such a pile, it turns out to be longer and thicker than velor. The carpet surface is always flat. Products with such a pile are also universal.

Frize and shaggy

To obtain this subspecies of pile, a twisted long thread is used, which has been treated with high temperature. This is the answer to your question, how to choose a carpet with a shaggy and loose pile: look for these names on the label, and a real masterpiece will appear in your room. Carpets with this length of pile are preferred for bedrooms and other low-traffic areas.And all because dirt and dust perfectly accumulate in a long pile. Keep in mind that the proposed carpet model must be thoroughly cleaned every six months.

Single layer loop pile

This type of pile has a characteristic appearance. Loops are pulled through the base to the same height, which are left uncut. Carpets of this type are recognized as the most durable. They are amazingly resistant to abrasion, so the products are often used to decorate hallways, offices, hotel lobbies. And this is despite the fact that cleaning such carpets is still a pleasure. Easily spoil their appearance and cats. They make ugly puffs with their claws, so before choosing a loop pile carpet, weigh the pros and see if their arguments outweigh the cons.

Multi-level loop pile

With the help of such a pile, volumetric patterns are created on carpets. In terms of operational characteristics, such models do not differ from single-level loop models.

cut-loop

This is a combined version, which combines low loops and a split long pile. Its surface has a slightly pronounced relief, so the product is recognized as easy to maintain.

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Buyer Tips

“How to choose a carpet for such specific rooms as a bathroom, kitchen, bathroom, their unusual microclimate will tell”

Before buying a carpet product, you need to determine exactly what room it will be intended for.

In the bedroom, it is better to lay models of the shaggy series. Their pile is high and dense. Their disadvantage - rapid wear and dirt penetration - is compensated by the low traffic of the room. But walking along them to your bed is incredibly pleasant. In the bedroom with such a carpet will always be comfortable.

The eternal dilemma - how to choose a carpet for the living room or nursery - is solved by frieze, saxony or velor options. These rooms are frequently visited, and not only by those living in the house, but all of the above products are easy to clean and pleasant to walk on.

Stairs, office spaces, corridors and even kitchens are best decorated with combined or looped carpets. They repel dirt, are easy to clean and are incredibly durable.

Provided that there are a lot of people in the room where the carpet is laid, do not buy carpets in pastel colors there. They instantly lose their original beauty.

How to choose a carpet for such specific rooms as a bathroom, kitchen, bathroom, their unusual microclimate will tell. Let's discuss. Humidity is increased in any of these rooms, which means that it is irrational to purchase natural carpets here, but synthetic types are the right place here. Moreover, both the base and the pile must be made of synthetics.

Considering the carpet, be sure to pay attention to its wrong side. It must contain a label with information about the material that was used in the manufacture of this product. Most often, consumers are offered polypropylene types and all because of their excellent price. In fact, their quality does not stand up to criticism, because the products do not react well to the sun, they are even worse cleaned and perfectly accumulate dust. Carpets of this type will last no more than four years.

Nylon thread products have higher prices. They are not of woven origin. Their pile is glued to the base with a special mixture, which includes latex and kaolin clay, and this gives the carpet elasticity and strength. The voiced quality will also tell you how to choose a nylon carpet. To determine the quality, you just need to bend the product. At a low level, chalk crumbs will fall from the carpet. This is a clear sign that when attaching the pile, the kaolin clay was replaced with ordinary chalk.

Good carpets with a knitted basis. They are monolithic: the pile is made in parallel with the base. This makes the product aesthetically pleasing and durable. These types of carpets are afraid of water, so they are subject to dry cleaning only. In everyday life, they will last at least a decade.

Wool carpets complete the table. They will stay in your home for at least fifty years, but their colors are duller than those of synthetic counterparts, but they do not fade over the years.

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We enter the carpet in the interior

We have already considered how to choose a carpet, now you need to think about how to fit it into the interior.

Accent option

A bedroom or living room decorated in neutral colors can be complemented by a bright carpet and a few pillows in a similar or contrasting color. The result is a juicy, fresh living room that you won't want to leave. Vintage carpets of Turkish masters are good for these purposes, the colors of which please, sometimes, with unexpected colors. These products are universal and therefore they can be used in any style setting.

In open-plan apartments, Turkish carpets help to functionally zone the space. One carpet can end up in the dining area, and the second one can go to the living area. And at the same time, it is not at all required that the carpets have an identical pattern, the main thing is that they are in harmony with the general color scheme of the space. Due to the unusualness of the carpet, they can draw attention to certain interior details. However, this is not so easy to do, since the carpet itself is often the focal point of the entire decor and its brightness simply cannot go unnoticed.

Fans of handmade decor can go for such a trick as choosing a "grandmother's" carpet, which can be large knit, printed, with overall embroidery or find a real patchwork.

Harmonious Complement

“If you want to get a luxurious interior, then the right decision would be how to choose a long pile white carpet”

In traditional interiors, it is worth buying carpets with the same calm, classic pattern and a pile of minimum height. The color scheme of the carpet must certainly be compatible with the textiles present in the chosen room, but at the same time not be lost on the floor. Here the game of shades will come to the rescue. Modern styles are impressed by graphic carpets, the pattern of which is a solid abstraction. Kilims and animal skins will be good in such an environment.

If you want to get a luxurious interior, then the right decision would be to choose a long pile white carpet. An old rug from the grandmother's series in dark red colors will perfectly take root in an apartment with a loft style. Such options are very appropriate in country houses. They will become a real decoration of rough plank floors.

Visual effects

In small rooms it is better to use light carpets. They are able to expand the space, while the dark ones will definitely reduce it. Monochromatic carpets will behave neutrally in the environment. They will affect spatial perception only by the saturation of their hue. The calm coolness of the color will increase the volume of the room, and the active warmth of the shade will narrow it down. As soon as you go to the store to choose a carpet for yourself, remember that a small pattern is good on closer inspection. It can even become background in a small room, but for the perception of a large one, space is required. Large floral prints on carpets will definitely draw attention to themselves. They are able to subordinate their style to the whole situation as a whole. Very multifunctional little rugs. They will famously divide the space of a large area into zones, and in a small room they will instantly designate the semantic center of the composition.

Carpet structure

Pile is the main carpet component, so you need to know almost everything about it. What type of pile can be, we have already considered above, but how it affects the soundproof and heat-insulating properties of the product, we will consider now. All these qualities of carpets are directly related to the density of the product, and it is provided by the distance between the individual fibers. To determine the density, turn the carpet upside down and look at the quality of the weave of the threads. If there are noticeable gaps between them, then be sure that the pile in such a carpet will wear out very quickly.

Now at the peak of popularity are sculptural products of the carpet type, made using the technique of hand knitting. What to do, choose a standard carpet or an exotic novelty, you decide, having thought through the stylistic details of the interior of the room in which it is planned to be placed. Sculptural products look original and always have a relief surface, because when manually tying their base with a pile, loops of uneven height, unequal size are obtained and they are made from threads of different textures.

Carpet for price and quality

In the tandem of price and quality, one of the indicators is certainly in the lead. It can not be in any other way. If you want to get your interior exclusive, then your choice is natural yarn carpets offered by Western manufacturers. In the case when your priority is comfort, warmth, cosiness - spending on expensive models is not justified.

What is the price of a carpet? This parameter is a set of proposed characteristics. What they look at and how to choose a carpet:

1. Manufacturer. You need to understand that with completely identical characteristics, domestic-made carpets will be almost half the price of foreign goods. The most expensive are Iranian, Nepalese, Indian carpets. Great demand for products from Turkey. There today carpets are woven from wool taken from New Zealand sheep. The length of the pile reaches 18 mm. There is a good consumer demand for Chinese carpets, because they are also made from natural threads of cotton, silk, and wool.
   

   white carpet design in bright living room

2. Consumables. The most valuable materials in the carpet business are: silk, linen, wool, sisal and, oddly enough, cotton. Such options will be significantly more expensive than synthetic ones. Against this background, carpets based on viscose, which was called "artificial silk", gained considerable popularity.
3. Mode of production. As soon as we start choosing a carpet, we immediately look at the quality of the work. Hand-woven items will always cost more than machine-woven items. It may seem incredible to some, but sometimes the cost of a decorative carpet can be equal to the price of a small apartment in Moscow. Considering that each hand-made carpet is unique, and it takes ten weavers almost 3 months to weave it, then it is in principle possible to understand why such a sum is asked for the product.
4. Quality. In this parameter, they look at the height of the pile and its density, as well as the quality of the warp thread.
   

   retro carpet runners

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Carpet in the living room

Buying a carpet for the living room is a good idea, but you need to think about what you expect from it and what mission you are ready to entrust to it. If this is a desire to emphasize the interior, then you need to look for a bright option, especially if the room itself is decorated in soothing pastel colors. You can make several interior details accent at once, combining them with a carpet. Such elements can be curtains, pillows and other furnishings.

How to choose a carpet in a small living room? In this case, the task of the product will be to correct the space and expand its visual boundaries. Carpets in light shades can cope with this. With the appearance of such a coating on the floor, the feeling of spatial pressure and tightness will instantly disappear.

Is the task of the carpet an addition to the overall style? Wonderful! Buy a small round rug. It will be especially relevant if the living room setting has a round dining table, a chandelier, abstraction on the wallpaper.

Carpet can be used to delimit the living space. To do this, you need to use a small carpet. Sometimes several small rugs are involved in zoning at once, which can vary in size and shape, but they must be in harmony with the overall style.

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Carpet in the bedroom

Such a task, as the need to choose a carpet in the bedroom, sometimes plunges into a trance. And all because in the bedroom the carpet is given a multifunctional task. He, and decoration, and the guarantor of comfort. It is desirable that carpets of light colors with a calm pattern, long pile appear in the bedroom. It is pleasant not only to walk on such a carpet, but you can comfortably settle down on it, doing what you love. Since more than one year of our life passes in the bedroom, it is better to decorate it with natural carpets.

The size of the carpet can also be very different. For example, if it is planned to put a bed on it, then it is clear that its size will be almost the entire floor. If there is only one way to the bed, then a regular bedside rug may be enough.

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Carpet for nursery

“The term of its “life” in the nursery depends on how you choose the carpet”

How to choose a carpet for the nursery so that a feeling of care and comfort settles in it? This is a serious issue, however, you should not lose sight of the fact that in this room the carpet will also need to play the role of a heat insulator, as well as a shock absorber that softens possible falls of babies and muffles steps.

For a newborn, a carpet in the environment is not the most important thing, but as soon as the baby grows up a little, the saving cover will become his best friend. Agree, crawling on a carpet is much more comfortable than on a cold and slippery floor.

The next qualities that should be present in a "children's" carpet are ease of cleaning, as well as hypoallergenicity. The presence of the carpet in no case should cause a rash, coughing fits and other manifestations of allergies.

The period of its “life” in the nursery also depends on how you choose the carpet. Ideally, the cover should lie in the child's room as long as the child is growing. Since the child will spend a lot of hours on it, learning to walk or just playing, the carpet needs to be soft, comfortable and very warm.

The presence of a high pile carpet can lead to certain problems. In its depth, toy parts can get confused or stuck. And from the point of view of cleaning, short pile carpets are more practical. They are easier to clean with a vacuum cleaner.

In the color aspect, the carpet lying in the playing area should have a basic color, clear pattern lines and the correct shape. A simple and bright pattern on the carpet is guaranteed to please the baby, and will occupy his attention for a long time, contributing to the knowledge of the environment.

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Carpet in the hallway

The fact that ceramic tiles on the floor in the hallway is preferable, because it is more practical - no one dares to argue, but it’s not very pleasant to walk barefoot, just taken out of warm shoes, on the cold floor. Therefore, whether you like it or not, you will somehow have to choose a carpet in the hallway. In addition to the role of a comfortable island, such a rug should also become a good decoration, because the entrance to the house begins with it. In the hallway, a product with any pattern may appear, up to the image you have invented. The more original its appearance, the more exotic and memorable your hallway will become.

The entrance hall is a room of increased cross-country ability. People who do not always take off their shoes go through it, therefore the carpet must be woven from threads that are resistant to damage.Basically, these are synthetic models.

In addition, the hallway is one of the most frequently polluted rooms, which means that all the dirt brought from the street should be easily removed from the carpet. And again, this quality is the prerogative of synthetics.

In general, when deciding how to choose a carpet in your hallway so that it is both inexpensive and durable, go to the rows of products for the manufacture of which modern artificial materials were used.

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